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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.85, 1,141.41 and 682.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.85, 1,141.41 and 682.84 is: 1,019.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.85 : 1,141.41 = 682.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.85/1,141.41 = 682.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.85x = 1,141.41 × 682.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.85x = 779,391.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,391.28/764.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.01

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